Articles by Rachel Simmonds

  • Online learning modules for farm biosecurity

    Colac and district farmers can broaden their biosecurity knowledge with new online learning modules.

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  • Clean and dry measures help avoid cattle mastitis

    Dairy farmers should be wary of mastitis in their herds after wet weather, authorities say.

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  • Agriculture students keen for greenhouse

    Almost $100,000 will bring Colac Secondary College students further hands-on learning with a new greenhouse and community partnerships.

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  • Heavy rain increases JEV risks

    Floods and heavy rain across the district have increased the risk of Japanese encephalitis and authorities are urging farmers to know the signs.

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  • Colac’s market follows trend

    Colac Regional Saleyards’ fat market remains quality-driven with lower yarding numbers following a nationwide trend.

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  • Class action settles after two-year suit

    Colac and district farmers caught up in a class action against Fonterra Australia will share in millions, six years since facing milk price cuts that closed businesses.

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  • Grants ready for flooded farmers

    Colac Otway, Corangamite and Surf Coast Shire farmers struggling with flooded paddocks are now eligible for State Government grants.

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  • Road closure after landslip

    Regional Roads Victoria crews are assessing damage on a Lavers Hill road after a landslip caused road closures.

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